Whole-house generators are permanent installations on one’s property. They must be properly sized for the electrical demands of that property, and they are hardwired right into the home’s electrical system. For many homeowners, especially those in urban and suburban areas, this level of protection is a bit of overkill. The portable generator is a versatile piece of equipment that you can use in many different settings in order to power an admittedly more limited array of electronics.

A portable generator is not going to keep your entire house up and running, nor will it be able to support large HVAC systems. You must plug your gadgets and electronics directly into the generator in order to use it. If you are just looking to keep a few items up and running during a power outage—allowing you to run the refrigerator to protect your food supply, charge your phones, even watch a DVD—then a portable generator is a great option to consider. Not only that, but they are extremely handy for camping trips, and even tailgating on game day. They can also be used to power medical equipment in a pinch. We ourselves have serviced a portable generator on a medical service mobile unit truck. Give us a call if a portable generator sounds like a good fit for your needs.

When it comes to creating stunning interior spaces in their homes, property owners pull out all the stops. They hire the best designers, choose the best materials and hire the best contractors for all the installations. While all these aspects are important, it’s also important to have the right kind of lighting. After all, you do want your home to look as stunning after dark, as it does during the day, don’t you?

However good lighting is never a matter of chance. It takes a great deal of planning and choosing the right fixtures and lighting systems and bulbs to ensure you are able to achieve the effect you want. Lighting has the potential to completely transform the look of your home and it can turn your house into a welcoming and comfortable home.

Regardless of how well thought-out all the other details in your décor and interior design are; all your luxurious flooring, stunning wall coverings and superb furnishing won’t have the right impact if your lighting isn’t planned well. Here are some aspects you should consider while lighting any residential space:

Every room will need a different type of lighting; and this will be dependent on the activities that take place in that room. Here are some pointers:

If your home has high ceilings, you can use recessed lighting- these fixtures are inserted into ceilings and the fixture is fitted inside it. Adding dimmer switches to these directional lights allows you the flexibility to change the lighting effect from subtle to full-bright.

It’s a good idea to add this in most rooms; it’s especially important that you have night lighting incorporated into kid’s rooms and nurseries. Table lamps and wall sconces are a good option for these spaces.

Many people like to have chandeliers in these rooms. Choose these smartly and ensure that the one you opt for doesn’t date the space. If you have very elaborate and embellished interiors, a traditional, opulent chandelier might look stunning, but it will look completely out-of-place in a modern-styled home.

For the latter, you should opt for more minimalistic chandeliers that have simple designs with small and ornate crystals to throw more light. No matter what type of décor you have, it’s important that you measure-out the entire space as well as the ceiling height in every room before you order pendant lights or chandeliers, and ensure there’s sufficient head room under these fixtures.

We at Allround Electrical are licensed and insured electrical contractors. We can provide consultation on different types of lighting systems, and offer a range of electrical services to commercial and residential customers. For more information, contact our friendly team today at this number – 1300 169 263. You can also write to us at this email address. You may also reach us through this online contact form.

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Overlamping is when a lamp-holder socket has a bulb with a higher wattage than the socket is designed for. Not every lamp-holder socket in your home is rated for the commonly used 100-watt incandescent light bulbs. This is a code violation and a highly dangerous fire hazard.

For instance, if you connect a100-watt light bulb into a 75-watt lamp-holder socket, the intense heat coming from the bulb can melt or scorch the socket, potentially exposing the electrical wires underneath. This is a possible fire hazard as it increases the risk of arcing. Arcing is when sparks jump through the air from one wire to another, and research has shown that it is one of the most common causes of electrical fires.

The United States system of safety standards requires that electrical equipment be listed. Listing is a tool used to facilitate acceptance of electrical equipment. Most lamp holders are listed up to a particular wattage depending on the type of fixture used. This rating is derived from things such as the types of materials used in the construction of the fitting as well as where it will be placed. This causes varying levels of wattage, although most common lamp holder sockets are rated 75 watt.

You may find that some sockets in and around your home are listed at 40 watts or even 25 watts. An electrician can test the sockets in your home and confirm the maximum wattage for each one.

Most experts agree that using a bulb with a maximum wattage of 75 watts is the safest option, but you can always ask your electrician for help to be certain. Modern high-efficiency lamps are much safer because the majority do not exceed 75 watts of energy consumption. For older and unmarked fixtures, it is best to use a 60-watt bulb instead.

If you notice a lamp-holder socket in or around your home that looks as if it is scorched or melted, it is best to ask a professional for help before using it. If you would rather not seek an electrician’s assistance and choose to do the repairs yourself, ensure that you have switched off the electricity at the mains and that you have the correct tools for the job.